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Carnival gift card discount decreased from 10 to 8 percent- WHY?

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
November 1, 2024
63 replies
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As of today, the AARP discount on Carnival gift cards has gone from 10% to only 8%. I am just trying to find out WHO made this decision. Was it AARP or Carnival? I called and got a horrible word salad answer from the rep at AARP who talked about "market conditions, yada yada" but no real answer to this basic question.

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grannygirl21

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I wish I would have been notified earlier as I was going to purchase them last week but had to wait until payday today. Was anyone notified?

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AARPConsumerCare

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@grannygirl21 So sorry! We did not have a notification for this change. Please know that the Carnival Cruise gift cards are still available in our Rewards catalog, the percent discount has just changed from 10% to 8%: https://www.aarp.org/rewards/redeem/?cmp=SNO-LITHIUM---&socialid=15134573014#sort-by=default. I'm always here to help if you need anything. - Janelle M.

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LynetteS426871

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I have to pay for my cruise tomorrow. I really could have used the discount. 8% is better than no discount.

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AARPConsumerCare

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@ToddP719526 Regrettably, the previous discount is no longer available. Availability and pricing of products may vary due to several factors. Unfortunately, that's all the information we have about this change. - Janelle M.

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jm46071191

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This Is very upsetting, this is one of the reason I continue to renew my membership. Alot of Carnival cruisers have reach out to Carnival to blame them for your change. SORRY NOT sure I will renew my next membership when it is time because of this change😪

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AARPConsumerCare

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I can understand how upsetting this can be, @jm46071191. We hope you stay with us. - Diana G.

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StefanieH749302

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Also a draw for our household. Reducing benefits isn't a great selling point for renewing.

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bbsdad807

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Also not happy about the reduction of discount. Not sure who is responsible or if our efforts to express our disappointment would be of any help, but maybe someone on this site will send our comments up the chain.

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MarkS245273

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NOT GOOD on the reduction to 8% ! AND ... the AARP website is still broken and it is the 19th ... you can put items in the cart, but cannot check out ... chipping away at reducing the AARP customer base ...

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AARPConsumerCare

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I understand the change to the Carnival Cruise gift card discount is frustrating @MarkS245273. We do our best to offer a wide range of products at great prices. However, sometimes product pricing can change due to a number of conditions. Our goal is to make sure you have access to high-quality products even if we occasionally need to adjust the discounts we offer. AARP Rewards did briefly have an issue with checkout after the maintenance was completed, that issue has been resolved. Let us know if you're still having trouble checking out.
Brandon C.

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wt9848

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Carnival Gift Cards are GONE as of today!! Only 2 cruise gift cards available. I cruise 2xs a year and only utilize AARP to buy Carnival Gift Cards

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leonp574353

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Now down to 5 percent, yikes!

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ShawnM905383

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Time to cancel AARP

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JChristopher84

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wow, how ungrateful.

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jm46071191

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Now down to 5% when Royal caribbean is still 15% discount, what is that all about?

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JChristopher84

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You do realize that many factors are at work when determining the amount of discount, right? It's not AARP just arbitrarily setting the number.

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GaryWayne21119

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Ok, so what are the many factors? Since AARP has provided NO factors and YOU seem to know some, what are they?

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jm46071191

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Does AARP realize you can get Carnival gift cards at target for 5% discount daily with no membership!

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VictorM394453

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I was looking to purchase a couple cards three days ago and the discount was 8% and today I see this. Why? 😥

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AARPConsumerCare

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Hi @VictorM394453, we do our best to offer a wide range of products at great prices through our trusted brand partners. However, sometimes product availability and pricing can change due to market conditions and supplier agreements. Our main goal is to ensure you have access to high-quality products that meet your needs, even if we occasionally need to adjust the discounts we offer. We understand this is disappointing, and we appreciate your understanding. - Diana G.

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angelad346871

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WOW!!! Just bought a 5 year membership last month to take advantage of the Carnival discount. It was bad enough that they dropped the rate to 8%, but livable. I long on today and find it down to 5%. Is it too late to get a refund of my membership?

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AARPConsumerCare

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We hope you stay with us, @angelad346871. We know changes on the benefits can be disappointing, and we appreciate your understanding. We're still committed to providing valuable rewards and offer the gift card at a 5% discount. I'm sorry to hear you decided to cancel your membership. Please send me a private message with your name and address to locate your membership. You may need to enable your private messages first, here's how: https://aarp.info/47hWcl7 - Diana G.

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LeslieJ927738

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Agreed! I will not be renewing my membership as soon as I get home from my Carnival cruise I’ll request a cancellation. The gift cards were the only reason I needed AARP.

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AARPConsumerCare

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We hope you stay with us and understand how disappointing this is, @LeslieJ927738. We are committed to providing you with quality products that meet your needs, even if adjustments are sometimes necessary. - Diana G.

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